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Cheap frame caps for aftermarket front bumpers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dal3_gribble, Apr 29, 2020.

  1. Apr 29, 2020 at 7:23 AM
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    dal3_gribble

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    Hi guys I recently installed a Demello front bumper on my 2018. Part of dealing with that is figuring out what to do with these little removable frame horn bits in the picture below. They stick out pretty far from the frame and are asking to get whacked off. Also, they don't look that great. When you unbolt them it leaves an open hole in the frame crossmember.

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    I found a cheap solution.

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    You can get them off of McMaster Carr, I think it's a 10 pack for like 12 bucks. Just gently hammer them in with a rubber mallet and they are in very tightly. I would be surprised if they ever pop out.

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  2. Apr 29, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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    D.W.B

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    Great find!

    I'm going with Demello Front Bumper as well as soon as they have some kind of discount.

    If you can, add a few more pics of the new bumper.

    Regards.
     
  3. Apr 29, 2020 at 9:41 AM
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    dal3_gribble

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  4. Apr 29, 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    @hungoverland on IG, King 2.5" EXT Travel w/ Archive Garage shock relocation, Icon RXT leafpack, 285 Nitto M/T's, bronze Raceline Defender wheels, TJM front/rear bumpers, TJM Sliders, Prinsu Cabrac, Katzkin leather, RSI Smartcap EVO topper, OV Tuned, MESO everything, Spyder headlights and tail lights, center mounted infant restraining system (CMIRS) \m/
    Great find, I have always stared at those things once I got my TJM bumper on.
     
  5. Apr 29, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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    JDEMELLO

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    We currently have 15% off with coupon code united2020
     
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